[Completed] My 2015 MINI Roadster is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Icedragon
Member since September 2022 • 122 posts

How can I retrieve my 2015 MINI Roadster's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1704 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 MINI Roadster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Vortex22
Member • 88 posts

I have a 2011 2015 MINI Roadster, will this method work for that year?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 87 posts

If this works for my 2015 MINI Roadster, I owe you big time.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 71 posts

Saved me from towing my 2015 MINI Roadster. Thanks!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 54 posts

Same issue here with my 2015 MINI Roadster, let me know if it works.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 22 posts

Key code problems with my 2015 MINI Roadster as well. Subscribed!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 19 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2015 MINI Roadster. This might do it.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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